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Report Alleges UN Complicit in Violent Evictions from World Heritage Sites
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Watch out Taylor Swift, Kim Jong Un has a new tune out, too
North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."CBS News - World -
The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack
Group of Seven foreign ministers have warned of new sanctions against Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflictABC News - World - Israel -
Israel retaliated against Iran's massive drone and missile attack on its territory, a move that threatens to send the countries deeper into an escalatory spiral that could lead to war.
Israel retaliated against Iran’s massive drone and missile attack on its territory, a move that threatens to send the countries deeper into an escalatory spiral that could lead to war.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iran fires air defense batteries in several provinces, the state-run IRNA news agency reports, without elaborating
Iran fires air defense batteries in several provinces, the state-run IRNA news agency reports, without elaboratingABC News - World - Iran -
UN livestock emissions report seriously distorted our work, say experts
Exclusive: Study released at Cop28 misused research to underestimate impact of cutting meat eating, say academics. A flagship UN report on livestock emissions is facing calls for retraction from two key experts it cited who say that the paper ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Netanyahu’s Iran gambit leaves chance of avoiding all-out war
Attack does not compel Tehran to respond, say former officials and analysts, though they fear a line has now been crossedFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket
A UN report says drug seizures have soared in the West African Sahel region in recent years, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential hotspot for traffickingABC News - World -
Where to Hang Out in the Swiss Watch World
After hours, employees of some of the best-known brands in the Vallée de Joux gather at local bars and restaurants, where everyone feels like family.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Don’t let your pension run out of money
Drawdown investors need to be prepared for high inflation or a market crashFinancial Times - Business -
Middle East crisis live: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike
US secretary of state condemns airstrike in Iran; discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official. Israel has mounted strikes on Iran, US says, as Tehran plays down attackWhat we know so far about Israel’s ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Morning Report — It’s crunch time on foreign aid
As a planned weekend vote on a foreign aid and national security legislation package draws closer, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is rolling the dice. Johnson, who leads a razor-thin Republican House majority, needs Democratic support to pass a ...The Hill - Politics -
In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’
Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.”The New York Times - Science - Australia -
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under new rules from the Biden administrationABC News - Sports - Joe Biden -
JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels
US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for energy transitionFinancial Times - Business -
Two-time world champ J’den Cox retires at US Olympic wrestling trials; 44-year-old reaches finals
J’den Cox walked off the mat after dropping a 2-2 decision to Kollin Moore at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials on Friday night, leaving his shoes behind to a standing ovationABC News - Sports -
Blinken declines to confirm reports Israel warned of drone attack, but says US not involved in any offensive operations
Blinken declines to confirm reports Israel warned of drone attack, but says US not involved in any offensive operationsABC News - World - Israel -
FBI Warns on Chinese Cyberattacks as Texas Towns Report Russian Hacks on Water Systems
State-backed attacks on U.S. infrastructure are increasing, and federal law enforcement calls out China's "Volt Typhoon" hacking campaign.Inc. - Business - Russia -
Report: Zion out for Kings-Pelicans play-in tournament game
Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson reportedly will miss Friday's NBA Play-In Tournament game against the Kings.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
12:30 Report — Democrats bail out Mike Johnson
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday. And Happy TTPD Day for all those who celebrate!! If you haven’t listened to Taylor Swift’s new album yet, you can listen to it here. Here’s what else is happening today: Jury selection continues today in former ...The Hill - Politics -
Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for a world tour and a new song
Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.”ABC News - Entertainment -
Alex Caruso injury: Bulls guard (ankle) available to play vs. Heat on Friday
Caruso, one of the NBA's best perimeter defenders, is officially in the lineupCBS Sports - Sports -
Before Trial, Was Trump Benefiting From Being Out of the News?
His liabilities weren’t dominating the conversation the way they once did, perhaps helping his polling, but the trial could change things.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
April 18, 2024 - Iran targeted in aerial attack
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, according to a US official.CNN - Top stories - Iran -
Trump trial resumes after man sets himself on fire outside court
Police say the man threw "conspiracy based" pamphlets into the air, before dousing himself in an accelerant.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Tigist Assefa hails super shoes as she targets new marathon world record
Ethiopian eyes 2hr 10min mark – but not necessarily in LondonAssefa will run London Marathon in £450 Adidas super shoeEthiopia’s Tigist Assefa has set her sights on further lowering her women’s marathon world record to under two hours 10 minutes – ...The Guardian - World -
Captain America: Brave New World Surprise Might Be Spoiled By McDonald's Happy Meal Toys
Toy licenses have been the bane of comic book movie surprises for decades now, going all the way back to Dick Tracy with the Blank being revealed to being Madonna's Breathless Mahoney and Batman's Phantasm as former flame Andrea Beaumont. It looks ...GameSpot - Tech -
Ukraine says it took out one of Russia's supersonic strategic bombers for the first time
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G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions against Iran and urge de-escalation in final communique
G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions against Iran and urge de-escalation in final communiqueABC News - World - Iran -
G7 foreign ministers' communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation
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The economics of running
Does a hotter economy really make you faster?Financial Times - World -
People avoid drinking over lack of public toilets
Since Covid, some say a lack of toilets mean they're staying home or putting their health at risk.BBC News - Top stories -
A senior Iranian official warned that Iran could work on building nuclear weapons if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, a new escalation in threats by the two sides.
A senior Iranian official warned that Iran could work on building nuclear weapons if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, a new escalation in threats by the two sides.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
New York City reports hospitalizations caused by fake Botox. Where is the 'faux-tox' coming from?
Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are growing.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Schumer has only hours left to avoid FISA warrantless surveillance shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has less than 24 hours to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless surveillance program before it expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday, and he has a tough path ahead to meet ...The Hill - Politics -
Michigan football spring game: News, time, players to watch at 2024 Maize vs. Blue Game from Big Ten insiders
The Michigan Insider team has its finger on the pulse on all the news and what to watch for at the 2024 Maize vs. Blue Game, the first under head coach Sherrone MooreCBS Sports - Sports -
Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says
Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.CNBC - Business - Israel -
How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
Big tobacco ‘working in the shadows’ blamed for killing off NZ’s pioneering plan to protect future generations. UK politics – latest updatesWhen New Zealand announced its world-first law to ban smoking for future generations it was widely hailed ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, JapanABC News - World -
Oil ends below the day’s highs as panic eases over Israel’s retaliation against Iran
Oil prices on Friday pared much of their overnight gains to settle with a more modest rise as “calmer heads” prevailed after an apparent retaliatory attack by Israel on Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran